Arts + Culture
UWindsor Students Hope for More Empowering Women’s Events After NetworkHER
The University of Windsor’s EPICentre hosted NetworkHER: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs to celebrate female leaders in Canada and the US for International Women's Day. The event held in collaboration with the Embassy and Consulates of the United States, sought to celebrate students and community members.
The Great Story Swap: Local Event Promising to Connect Students, Artists and Community Through the Power of Storytelling
Local event The Great Story Swap will celebrate the power of storytelling on Wednesday, February 21st, at 5 pm at Sam's Pizzeria & Cantina. The purpose of this event is to unite students, artists, and residents of Windsor!
Beyond Borders: University of Windsor’s Exchange Coordinator Dedicates Career to Cultivating Peace through International Education
Michelle Fitzgerald, a former exchange student, is the exchange coordinator at the University of Windsor. “I love my job because I get to work with interesting students going out in the world doing interesting things and I get to live vicariously through them,” said Fitzgerald. Students who participate in one of these exchanges invariably report that it is the single most valuable part of their university experience. (Image: Duomo di Milano, Italy/ Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ireland/ Venice, Italy, Rijksmuseum Gardens, Netherlands/ Monesterio dos Jerónimos, Portugal/ Duomo di Firenze, Italy/ Sahara Desert, Morocco, Fontana di Trevi, Italy) (Photo credits: Gabrielle Doey) “I
Traditions Across Borders: Diwali at UWindsor
Diwali, the festival of lights, is around the corner and UWindsor students are finding ways to celebrate in Windsor. “Being away from home on Diwali brings a bittersweet mixture of nostalgia and gratitude. It was always a great experience to cool off and spend time with your loved ones,” said Farhan Jawed Khan, the President of the Indian Student’s Association at UWindsor. “Being a part of the ISA has been a great experience. Leading a team committed to celebrating and sharing our rich Indian heritage is a truly fulfilling experience. Our ‘Dezi Diwali’ event this Friday, November 10th, promises
Cats Against Catcalling: Shedding Light on Sexual Harassment on Halloween
The Prevent Resist Support (PRS) Team is running their annual Cats Against Catcalling event today in the CAW Student Centre. This annual event, which is run by the PRS office and supported by the UWSA’s Womxn’s Centre, aims to educate the campus community about consent during Halloween, as well as introducing the campus community to adoptable kittens with the help of the Windsor Humane Society. “Cats Against Catcalls is a yearly campaign that we run around Halloween each year.! It's an opportunity for us to share information about sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is any comment or conduct against an individual
University Players Kicks Off 65th Season With Announcement of Next Year’s Shows
The University Players, UWindsor’s main theatre company, has just announced their selection of shows for next year’s season, and as the company’s 65th season, it’s coming in with a bang. Kristen Siapas, the company’s Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator is excited to let audiences know what’s in store. “There’s going to be lots of classic works with a modern twist. We have comedies like The Play That Goes Wrong, family titles like Little Women, as well as some more classical titles like The Glass Menagerie and Macbeth.” Siapas says that audiences can certainly expect a range of genres that everybody
University of Windsor Hosts 15th Annual Celebration of Nations
The University of Windsor aims to highlight the different cultures of our campus community with an annual celebration of nations. It is a festival put together by the student body and various departments across campus. The event features performances from around the world, and approximately 15-20 booths, all put on by the students. Approximately 23 percent of The University of Windsor’s student body comes from nearly 100 different countries. The festival provides students the opportunity to learn about these different cultures by interacting with their own friends and classmates. https://youtu.be/TMHXdfvZZ_Y Event Co-chairs; Romi Saraswat (left), and Diane Luuhang
Windsor Artist Exchange is Providing Monthly Networking Opportunities to All Local Artists
Windsor Artist Exchange wants to invite all artists, filmmakers, and creatives alike to their monthly artist meet-ups and workshops. Once a month, Windsor Artist Exchange hosts workshops, networking nights, and more for all local Windsor-Essex artists as a way to connect and bring the community together. Kaitlyn Karns, the events organizer, says that each month focuses on a different set of resources and ideas for local artists. For networking nights, they often partner up with local businesses and host in their spaces. Karns says each event gets an average of 25 attendees and that the vibe amongst them is usually
International EDM artist James Hype to headline UWSA’s FrostFest concert
World-renowned EDM artist James Hype is set to headline the stage at this year’s FrostFest, hosted by the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance on Feb. 5. Hype is known for his newest remix, “Ferrari” and other songs like “Disconnected,” featuring Tita Lau, and his follow-up, “Good Luck” featuring Pia Mia. Local talent from Windsor-Essex have joined the lineup to open this year’s FrostFest concert. University of Windsor alumni DJ Josh Karmin and DJ Kirzy are set to take the stage before James Hype for an electrifying performance. The FrostFest concert – held annually to kick off the winter semester –
‘New Year, New Me!’: How UWindsor Students are Sticking to Their New Year’s Resolutions
A new year is upon us, Lancers, and this fresh start might just be the perfect time to make that change you’ve been procrastinating for months. “Our culture seems to value new year’s resolutions as a path towards change,” explains Dr. Carlin Miller, clinical psychologist and University of Windsor psychology professor. “It’s in the news and on our social media and through social activities with our friends.” Dominique Pal, a biology student, says that one of her resolutions is to be more consistent with being healthy and staying fit. “I plan to stick to this by holding myself accountable for